Conquered Meaning in English
word · lemma: conquer
/ˈkɑŋkɝd/
KONG-kurd
/kˈɒnkəd/
KONG-kud
Definition
Defeated and taken control of a place, people, or problem, usually by using force or effort. Can also mean overcoming difficulties or fears.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or literary. Used with people, lands, fears, or problems: 'conquered their fear', 'conquered the city'. Sometimes used metaphorically, e.g., 'conquered the challenge'. Not for small, everyday tasks.
Spanish: conquistadoPortuguese (BR): conquistadoPortuguese (PT): conquistadoChinese (Simplified): 征服了Chinese (Traditional): 征服了Hindi: विजित कियाArabic: غزاBengali: জয় করেছে - দখল করেছে - পরাস্ত করেছেRussian: завоевали - покорили - победилиJapanese: 征服したVietnamese: đã chinh phụcKorean: 정복했다Turkish: fethetti - alt ettiUrdu: فتح کیا - زیر کر لیاIndonesian: menaklukkan - mengalahkan
Example Sentences
The army conquered the city after a long battle.
basic
She finally conquered her fear of heights.
basic
The explorers conquered new lands.
basic
He felt like he conquered the world after finishing the race.
natural
After years of hard work, she conquered her dream job.
natural
These athletes have conquered challenges most people can't imagine.
natural